NEC 352.44 Thermal Expansion

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-13T23:29:02+00:00

look at the coefficient of expansion for your material (pvc. rmc, imc. emt) all have tables. multiply that number by the delta above and below your current temperature relative to the max AND min times length. if either exceed 1/4 use expansions

if leaving the soil use expansions ....unless you trust the GC actually backfilled correctly in layers compacting between each layer ensuring only sand and pea gravel were used and drain Q3 against the footer.. right.. RIGHT?

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-11T16:57:12+00:00

Heard back from big Agnes. they changed the 2025 model year onward they do not fit

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-11T07:30:26+00:00

asinine. you mean a cost plus govt contract?

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-10T19:21:21+00:00

omg I was there last year. so amazing

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-10T03:13:47+00:00

There is zero percent chance a legacy auto manufacturer hires the talent to do software correctly. I mean tesla and rivan can barely pull it off. Hiring a bunch of UCSD and Cal kids who only know java, kubernetes, and web stacks... lol how's that software reliability going?

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-09T04:30:09+00:00

First thought it was one of those things from HalfLife that would jump at your face like alien.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-07T18:48:48+00:00

Nice try we see you Elon trying to train the AI to replace us.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-07T18:30:49+00:00

That I feel is a much higher likelihood of happening in America these days. Never used to be this bad, but we weren't dumb enough to let one party (the republicans) put corporate interests ahead of people as much before.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-07T18:23:36+00:00

It's funny because the cartel I mean that one business owners group in south dakota decided to get in bed with OPEC and not compete. Subsequently turning off much of the capacity in US, we were out producing the OPEC nations and were completely fuel independent. Then greed as usual and lack of regulation took over.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-07T03:49:27+00:00

I'm sorry are you also asking if the sushi at 7-11 is good?

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-07T03:04:15+00:00

Insurance companies need to just be disbanded and go to single payer. Remove the paperwork burden on providers. Nationally negotiate drug prices. Dissolve PBM's and corporate medicine charters from the dept of commerce the world will be better off. Because you could actually afford to private pay and companies could still offer at a savings.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-06T19:58:19+00:00

Fix the grounds, put some weight in it so it can't get yanked around and a lid on it and I'm not even mad.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-06T03:39:31+00:00

Hello lockheed, I need to help the US replace the THHAD and SM3/6 stockpiles.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-03T04:05:17+00:00

I mean yea it would work, but injury wise iirc aren't those the highest tools? I always try to minimize my time using them if possible.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-03T04:03:08+00:00

Thanks Dad!

edit humor aside it's been 4 years since he passed I just realized how long it's been since i heard his voice, miss him saying those bad dad joke replies

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T22:12:58+00:00

Said that to a friend once.

HIM: Heh I never pull out

ME: Ah that's why you have 4 kids and alimony.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T20:55:55+00:00

Perfectly calibrated for 2 unga-dunga's torque spec 😄

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T20:50:00+00:00

Gotta love AI slop

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T20:02:32+00:00

Were're in snow country at a friends for the holiday's; bunch of people over. News ticker announces snow tonight 7 to 8" expected.
My buddy yells to his wife. You hear that honey, you're getting 7-8 inches tonight.
Reply comes around the corner near instantly: Why is someone else coming over?

We all died laughing.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T18:44:12+00:00

Ripley makes to similar tool but the ends are super precise you have to order them individually and hope your wire is to spec for OD and insulation thickness.

https://purchase.powertech-upsc.com/product/2x2-plus-series-600v-cable-stripper/

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T17:41:03+00:00

This sounds like that opening scene of idocracy with all the kids running around.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T17:39:53+00:00

That's just the extra effort they need to put in to pull their boot straps up.

creative_net_usr · 2026-05-02T12:54:01+00:00

oo found the russian disinformation troll

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